Broward County, FL at a glance
Median household income
$77,633$6,469 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Broward County, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Broward County, FL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,737 | $20,844 | $69,480 | 26.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,900 | $22,800 | $76,000 | 29.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $2,333 | $27,996 | $93,320 | 36.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $3,216 | $38,592 | $128,640 | 49.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $3,810 | $45,720 | $152,400 | 58.9% |
What a typical income covers in Broward County, FL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $77,633 a year ($6,469 a month before tax).
What $77,633 leaves after Florida taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Florida tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Broward County, FL: common questions
What is the median household income in Broward County, FL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Broward County, FL is $77,633 per year (approximately $6,469 per month).
What is the average rent in Broward County, FL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,737 for a studio, $1,900 for one bedroom, $2,333 for two, $3,216 for three and $3,810 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Broward County, FL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 14.2% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 114.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Broward County, FL?
To keep a $2,333 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $93,320 a year, or $7,777 a month. That is 120% of what the typical household in Broward County, FL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Broward County, FL?
On the local median income of $77,633 ($6,469 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,235 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,941 for everything else and $1,294 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $2,333 takes 72% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Broward County, FL?
Homes in Florida paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.